Origin
Youngsville, LA
Late night in Youngsville on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngsville, LA to New Iberia, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Youngsville, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
New Iberia, LA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit in Southeast Louisiana, the 16.1-mile journey from Youngsville to New Iberia is an excellent choice. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 22 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a budget-friendly way to move between these two locations. The route relies on a combination of Young Street, LA 14, and US 90 to get you to your destination efficiently. Since the entire trip takes place within the Southeast region, you will find the transition between the two towns seamless and uncomplicated.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| LA 14 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Young Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Iberia Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lafayette Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Julia Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 7.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngsville, LA and New Iberia, LA.
1
Start on Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lafayette Street
2
Enter roundabout
10 ft
·
0 sec
3
Continue
128 ft
·
5 sec
4
Continue on Iberia Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Iberia Street
5
Continue on Young Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Young Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 90
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward LA 14
13
Turn left onto LA 14
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 14
14
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Washington Street
15
Turn right onto Julia Street
157 ft
·
6 sec
·
Julia Street
16
Arrive at destination
Julia Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 4.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.43 one way
$4.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Iberia, LA
Late night in New Iberia on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 16.1-mile trip is very much a highway-focused drive, with 77% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of local roads before transitioning onto the faster, more direct stretches of US 90. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey spans 7.6 miles on US 90, which allows for a consistent pace once you clear the initial local sections. Expect the road character to shift from the slower, residential feel of Young Street to the higher-speed flow of the highway. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed to get you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and LA 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 16.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.8 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
33 ft
13 ft
Total Climb
18 ft
Total Descent
29 ft
Highest Point
33 ft
~4.6 mi in
Elevation Range
20 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in New Iberia, LA
Full guide →New Iberia is a city in the Acadiana region of Louisiana.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on US 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Iberia, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.8 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Iberia, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From New Iberia, LA
More trips to New Iberia, LA
Explore more options from Youngsville, LA or browse trips ending in New Iberia, LA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse LA road trips.